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Safety Northern Ireland suspends MOTs amid concerns over vehicle lifts

Northern Ireland suspends MOTs amid concerns over vehicle lifts

MoTs for cars and light vans are having tests cancelled.
By James Fossdyke 9h ago
Manufacturing / Production UK government offers Brexit guarantees

UK government offers Brexit guarantees

But the EU still isn't confident a deal can be struck in a short timeframe.
By Dominik Wilde 22 January 2020
Government Government ramps up funding for on-street charge electric car points

Government ramps up funding for on-street charge electric car points

The DfT has doubled funding to £10 million.
By James Fossdyke 22 January 2020
Technology Government to trial wireless charging for electric taxis in Nottingham

Government to trial wireless charging for electric taxis in Nottingham

For six months, 10 cabs will be able to charge wirelessly at taxi ranks.
By James Fossdyke 20 January 2020
Technology Automated cone-laying trucks coming soon to a motorway near you

Automated cone-laying trucks coming soon to a motorway near you

It's hoped the vehicles will make cone-laying safer for everyone.
By James Fossdyke 20 January 2020
Government The AA wants the government to cut VAT on electric vehicles

The AA wants the government to cut VAT on electric vehicles

The motoring organisation says it would encourage buyers into green cars.
By James Fossdyke 17 January 2020
Technology Road marking robot drafted in to speed up roadworks

Road marking robot drafted in to speed up roadworks

The robot has even written a New Year message to motorists...
By James Fossdyke 03 January 2020
Police Lebanon gets Interpol arrest warrant for ex-Nissan boss Ghosn

Lebanon gets Interpol arrest warrant for ex-Nissan boss Ghosn

It's unlikely the country will turn Ghosn over to Japanese authorities.
By Christopher Smith 03 January 2020
Safety Speeding makes up 84 percent of all motoring offences

Speeding makes up 84 percent of all motoring offences

And almost all speeding drivers are caught by cameras.
By James Fossdyke 03 January 2020
Government London to get 1,000 charging points in 2020

London to get 1,000 charging points in 2020

One thousand new residential charging points will be installed this year
By Mark Kane 02 January 2020
Breaking Ex-Nissan boss Ghosn allegedly flees Japan, lands in Lebanon

Ex-Nissan boss Ghosn allegedly flees Japan, lands in Lebanon

He was under house arrest in Tokyo with strict orders not to leave the country.
By Christopher Smith 31 December 2019
Green UK to get four 'advanced' new biofuel production plants

UK to get four 'advanced' new biofuel production plants

The plants will convert substances including household waste and old wood into fuel.
By James Fossdyke 31 December 2019
Technology High-tech route-planning system will 'revitalise' bus network

High-tech route-planning system will 'revitalise' bus network

The "big data" tech will allow passengers to "plan journeys to the minute".
By James Fossdyke 30 December 2019
Government Over 12,000 people awarded disabled parking badges under new rules

Over 12,000 people awarded disabled parking badges under new rules

The so-called 'blue badges' are now available for those with 'hidden' disabilities.
By James Fossdyke 30 December 2019
Industry Industry body calls on Boris to protect grants for electric cars

Industry body calls on Boris to protect grants for electric cars

Organisations say the grants are "vital" if the government wants to meet eco targets.
By James Fossdyke 24 December 2019
Government European Commission approves £2.7 billion aid for battery R&D

European Commission approves £2.7 billion aid for battery R&D

Significant funding for research is expected to help European manufacturers develop competitive technology.
By Mark Kane 12 December 2019
Government Prime minister promises Nissan plant safety amid Brexit concerns

Prime minister promises Nissan plant safety amid Brexit concerns

But Nissan is fearing big tariffs.
By Dominik Wilde 11 December 2019
Government British drivers are against plans to ban diesels from city centres

British drivers are against plans to ban diesels from city centres

But Bristol is set to introduce just such a ban in 2021.
By James Fossdyke 02 December 2019
Government Nottinghamshire is the UK's pothole capital

Nottinghamshire is the UK's pothole capital

The county is way ahead of second-placed Devon.
By James Fossdyke 02 December 2019
Corporate / Financial Judge rules Mahindra Roxor looks too much like a Jeep

Judge rules Mahindra Roxor looks too much like a Jeep

The legal battle continues.
By Nico Ylanan 29 November 2019
Corporate / Financial Uber loses London licence, again

Uber loses London licence, again

It can continue to operate while it appeals the decision.
By Dominik Wilde 26 November 2019
Government Tory manifesto promises £2bn pothole fund

Tory manifesto promises £2bn pothole fund

But that's about a fifth of what filling all the UK's potholes would cost.
By James Fossdyke 26 November 2019
Government Car tax evasion rate falls, but government still losing up to £94m

Car tax evasion rate falls, but government still losing up to £94m

It's the first time evasion has fallen since the paper tax disc was abolished.
By James Fossdyke 22 November 2019
Government Half of UK drivers think local roads are getting worse

Half of UK drivers think local roads are getting worse

The RAC says drivers would like to see car tax ring-fenced for road maintenance.
By James Fossdyke 22 November 2019
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